Load Google Translate We've all had and used them. A piece of kit or tool that has been with you since ever. What is it and why is it so precious to you?
Its hard to believe, but its a symbiosis. Humans and equipment bond together, so it becomes an extension of you; its a very sensitive relationship so its like you know when your car is not right, but the mechanic can't find the problem. With familiar test equipment, you know what it delivers, how it responds, so you trust its readings and when its off, its more likely the DUT than the test gear being off. Its very likely why old timers still long for the days of HP as a test equipment manufacturer, and prefer specific HP gear in their own shops rather than upgrade to newer models.
So what gear specifically? The only item that has survived decades of use has been my Fluke 85 series 1 DMM. I still use it today, nothing has killed it. Over the decades my Hitachi analog scope, PSU, various PCs, tons of software and most accessories have died, become obsolete and have been replaced.
For me, it's none of the fancy gear on my workbench its quite simply my radio - bought it when I was a student and it's been in my life ever since. Our days together are numbered though - not looking forward to the Waltham Transmitter going all digital :-(
William
Times have changed, haven't listened to radio in over 10 years, except in a car for traffic and weather. I get it through my PC on my bench as its 100% advertising free.
The ever versatile Volt Ohm Meter. I seldom do anything without one. It was the first piece of test equipment I learned to use and has by far been the most used device in my tool box.
Thanks,
DAB
An Ohm Meter and a Leatherman (obviously not test gear ... but invaluable).
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